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American Canyon is exploring whether allowing several hundred multi-family homes on a hill prominent from Highway 29 could mar the view, tie up traffic or cause other ill effects. The city has put a proposed 291-home Oat Hill development under the microscope of an environmental review. Consultants found no potential problems that can’t be overcome. People and agencies have until March 10 to submit written comments to the city saying whether they agree or disagree. In addition, they can mak...

Napa County had hoped that state-mandated housing numbers for the unincorporated county would fall, but they rose instead.

Napa County had hoped that state-mandated housing numbers for the unincorporated county would fall, but they rose instead.

PG&E says it is concentrating safety improvements in the most fire-prone areas.

Napa Valley Fumé is close to becoming American Canyon’s first cannabis business. The company on Thursday secured a permit from the American Canyon Planning Commission to use an existing industrial building. It must next secure state cannabis licenses and complete an operational agreement with the city setting forth terms and conditions. The business would have indoor cultivation, manufacturing and delivery service, but no storefront sales. It is to be located on Klamath Court in the ...

REGISTER STAFF Coronavirus testing in Napa County is perhaps the most available it has ever been, Napa County’s website shows. Testing turn around times at any one site often depends on regional levels of demand; high demand for testing across the Bay Area has previously skewed wait times, though most test sites in the county tell residents to expect a result within two to five business days. This list does not claim to be comprehensive and may be updated as the availability of...

Napa County is searching for ways to develop more housing without paving over farmland.

Napa County wants to help residents answer two of today’s burning questions – when and how can I get a COVID-19 vaccination? The situation can be confusing, with a priority system being used to distribute the vaccine. People who are different ages and in different professions are eligible to be vaccinated at different times. Residents can fill out a new vaccination interest form on the county’s website for notification when their time for vaccination eligibility has arrived. The ...

Grape grower Steve Moulds can see what a paltry rain season this has been by looking at the small reservoir he uses to irrigate his vineyard along Dry Creek Road. “Usually, the reservoir is filled by the end of December,” Moulds said on Wednesday morning. “At this point it’s only about 10% to 15% full. This is the most concern I’ve ever had for it.” A major question for Napa County winter weather watchers is when the heavens are once again going to open up and pour...

Save the Family Farms is trying to get its micro-producer, mom-and-pop wine world proposals on Napa County’s 2021 “to-do” list. Members first approached the Board of Supervisors publicly more than two years ago. They say grape growers producing small amounts of wine should be able to hold wine tastings on their farms without building a winery — perhaps at a picnic table near vineyards. Without a solution, small family farms will cease to exist, said Ken Nerlove, who owns vin...